Fiber Beans™ are mini rolags (another way to think of them is tiny art batts that have been rolled up to fit perfectly in your hand) for spinning or felting.

Sold in 1oz quantities.

These fiber beans remind me of a beautiful antique ballerina music box. They feature a wonderful mix of 18u merino, silk, copper sparkle, and silver angelina sparkle. They will spun up next-to-skin soft and can also be felted. They have different shades of earthy tones, featuring pastel brown, pink, cream, and tiny hints of green, blue, and purple.

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I love spinning rolags, but sometimes it can get frustrating when they start to fall apart in my hands. To solve this problem, I created custom sized mini-rolags which I call "Fiber Beans™". These little bits of fiber are the perfect size to fit in the palm of your hand while you spin, making longdraw (or even short draw) spinning incredibly easy and natural. There are about 3 fiber beans in one ounce, and they are around 4 inches long on average.

So why not just buy our combed top instead? It's simple. Traditionally, there are two main types of spinning yarn: Worsted and Woolen. Worsted spinning involves spinning combed top, where all of the fibers are going in the same direction for a smooth, compact yarn. Woolen spinning is much loftier, where you get more air trapped in the yarn due to the different directions of the fiber, and it creates a fluffier, softer yarn. Rolags, or in this case, Fiber Beans™, are the perfect way to spin in this woolen style, which does require more prep than traditional combed top.

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About Us

Blue Barn Fiber is a mom and pop shop dedicated to hand painted yarn and fiber that is lovingly made as you order it. Our brand is eco-friendly, and everything that you can buy in our shop is cruelty free.